A FIRST-EVER meeting between Wales and World Cup finalists Paraguay has been confirmed for March 1 next year at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

The South Americans, who have been drawn with England, Trinidad and Sweden in the opening stages of next summer's tournament in Germany, are currently ranked 30 in the world.

Paraguay finished fourth in the South American qualifiers, taking four points along the way from double World Cup-winners Argentina, so should prove tough opponents for Wales boss John Toshack and his new-look squad.

Ticket details and prices for the St David's Day clash will be confirmed in the new year.